16 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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$459,000
0 Beds
1 Bath
386 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$580 HOA

Property Description

Nestled in Harvard Square, this historical studio is flooded with natural light and serene tree-top, courtyard views! The unit itself, not just the building, was the documented residence of Vladimir Nabokov during his tenure (1942-1948) as Research Fellow and Curator of Lepidoptera at Harvard. During his years living here, Nabokov stood at the intersection of literature, science, and scholarship. This unit remains linked to a remarkable period in twentieth-century literary and intellectual history. The elevator building is located on a one-way, picturesque residential side street. The renovated kitchen is thoughtfully planned for functionality, new stainless steel appliances, and a four-burner gas range. Additional features include a decorative fireplace, lots of convenient closets, and hardwood floors. An open-plan invites your ideas for multiple layouts! This professionally managed, nonsmoking building has handy common laundry facilities. Minutes away from the Red Line and Harvard.

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Amenities

  • Association Fee Includes: Elevator, Heat, Hot Water, Landscaping, Master Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 386
  • Unit Building: 10
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Number of Units: 53
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $580
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Style: Garden, Mid-Rise
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73535016
  • Last Updated: 06/12/26

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/12/2026New$459,000$1,189MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Christopher Wolf, Compass
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Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
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